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TRENCH RESCUE TECHNICIAN SKILLS

LEVEL I

Reference Source: 2013 NFPA 1006, Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Certification Requirements Trench Rescue Level I:

Entrance Requirements 3

Physical Fitness Requirements 3

Emergency Medical Care Requirements 4

Department Training:

Written Objectives 4

Manipulative Objectives 4

Department Training Records 5

Certification Examinations:

Written 5

Manipulative Skills 6

Trench Rescue Level I Certification:

Prerequisites 7

Certification Checklist 8

Trench Rescue Level I Skill objectives 9-22

Appendix:

Training Record 23

Rope Rescue Equipment:

Equipment needed for testing 24

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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Trench Rescue Level I

Requirements

In order to certify as a Technical Trench Rescue Level I (NFPA 1006, Chapter 8) program, a

firefighter must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Complete fire department (AHJ) entrance requirements. 2. Maintain records of training. 3. Train on the required written and practical objectives. 4. Meet any other training requirements/prerequisites as defined by the Fargo Fire

Department Certification Committee.

5. Pass both written and practical skills examinations administered by the Fargo Fire

Department Certified Testers. Initial testing is to be completed with Pro Board Credentialed

Testers.

The Fargo Fire Department acknowledges the importance of and the need for entrance

requirements as listed in the NFPA 1001, Standard on Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

Physical Fitness Requirements:

The requirements listed in NFPA 1001, Chapter 4 are:

1. Meet the minimum educational requirements established by the Fargo Fire Department or the AHJ. 2. Meet the medical requirements of NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational

Medical Program for Fire Departments. 3. Physical fitness requirements for entry-level personnel shall be developed and validated by

the Fargo Fire Department or the AHJ. Physical fitness requirements shall be in compliance with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity regulations and other legal requirements.

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Emergency Medical Care Requirements

The following additional training requirements must be met before certification at the Tech Trench Rescue

Level I will be issued by the Fargo Fire Department Certification Committee.

Emergency Medical Care – Candidates for certification at the Tech Trench Rescue Level I must hold a current

CPR certification and have received medical training. Medical training should include infection control,

bleeding control and shock management.

DEPARTMENT TRAINING

Tech Trench Rescue Level I requires a high level of skill and knowledge. The training given to and

received by firefighter candidates should be of the highest quality and degree. All training received

must meet the requirements of NFPA 1006, Chapter 8, 2013 Edition and the skills as approved by the

Fargo Fire Department Certification Committee contained within the Fargo Standard. All training

received must be documented and recorded on the training record. All testing for will be conducted

following the policies and procedures of the Fargo Fire Department Certification Committee. Training for Trench Rescue is conducted at the department level or could be received through a joint

training agreement between departments on a regional level. Regardless of where the training is

received, it must prepare the candidate to be a competent and effective Trench Rescue Technician

Level I. The course material should be referenced to the following textbooks to prepare the candidate to

successfully pass the Tech Trench Rescue Level I certification examination. Written Objectives The written objectives for Tech Trench Rescue Level I (Chapter 8) are covered in the following

textbooks:

1. NFPA 1006, Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition Chapter 8

2. Jones and Bartlett, Trench Rescue Awareness, Operations, Technician 2nd

Edition

3. OSHA 29 CFR 1926

Manipulative Objectives Each candidate must be trained and evaluated in the performance of all manipulative skills as outlined

by the Fargo Fire Department in the Tech Trench Rescue Level I objectives. Each of the manipulative

skills shall be completed safely and with competence as defined below:

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Safely – Each manipulative skill objective must be completed safely. Actions that could injure an

individual or damage equipment are unacceptable. Equipment should be checked prior to skill

testing or training to see that it is safe and functional.

Competence – Each manipulative skill objective is performed in accordance with the Fargo Fire

Department Standard. This includes performing the proper steps in sequence. Competence will be

measured in accordance with the Fargo Fire Department manipulative skill objectives.

Department Training Records

Each candidate shall have a training record on file with the department which indicates whether

he/she has trained on all manipulative skill objectives. This record shall be signed off or initialed

by a department training officer. Training records must indicate the date, instructor, and total

number of hours trained for each manipulative skill objective. The training record check-off for

Tech Trench Rescue Level I is provided in Appendix A of this document.

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS

After completion of the training process the candidate may test for certification.

Written Examinations

The written examination is a randomly generated 75-question test covering the written

objectives Chapter 8, Level I of the NFPA 1006 standard. A minimum score of 70% is required

to pass the certification examination. Firefighters failing the first attempt of the written exam

will be permitted to retest the next time test is administered. A candidate who passes the written

test will have up to two years or a minimum of two offerings, to complete the manipulative skills

portion of the testing.

SAMPLE WRITTEN EXAMINATION QUESTIONS:

The transfer of heat by the movement of air or liquid would be considered?

a. Conduction c. Convection

b. Radiation d. Direct-flame contact

The technical rescuer’s common goal is to?

a. Problem solve c. Cut corners

b. Research and buy the safest equipment d. Perform rescue at all costs

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Manipulative Skills Examination

This is a two-step examination. The first step is a department records check and the second step is a

manipulative skills examination. Certification testers certified to Tester II or Tester III by the Fargo

Fire Department conduct the examination. Initial testing will be conducted by outside Pro Board

certified testers

Training records are checked. If records are inadequate, corrective action must be taken before

proceeding to the next step. The records must meet minimum requirements and are checked for the

following:

1. Candidate has completed all training requirements for Technical Rescuer Trench Rescue Level I

(Chapter 8) from the NFPA 1006 standard, 2013 Edition.

2. The training officer has signed off each manipulative skill.

3. The total number of hours trained on each manipulative skill.

The manipulative skills examination is graded on a 100% pass/fail basis. The test is graded in the

following areas:

Safely – Each manipulative skill objective must be completed safely. Actions that could injure

an individual or damage equipment are unacceptable. Equipment should be checked prior to

skill testing or training to see that it is safe and functional.

Competence – Each manipulative skill objective is performed in accordance with the Fargo

Standard. This includes performing the proper steps in sequence when required. Competence

will be measured in accordance with the Fargo Fire Department manipulative skill objectives.

Candidates are tested on three (3) manipulative skills. No prior notification of the skills being

tested will be given.

No training, teaching, or coaching is allowed during the test.

This is a 100% pass/fail test. Candidates are allowed to fail a skill one time and have an opportunity

to retest a second time to pass the skills test. If they fail a second time, this will be a failure for the

entire skills testing portion of the examination.

Candidates who fail the manipulative examination will be required to complete further training on

those areas that they were not successful in the testing. They would be eligible to test the next time it

is offered at no extra charge .Candidates returning for testing will be tested on a new set of skills for

the new testing period, that may or may not include the skill missed in the previous testing.

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Prerequisites for Tech Trench Rescue Level I (Chapter 8)

Prior to certification at the level, firefighters must be Pro Board certified at the Hazardous

Materials First Responder- Awareness level and Hazardous Materials First Responder-

Operations level.

Firefighters must be Pro Board Certified -Technical Rescue Job Performance Requirements

(JPR’s)/Rope Rescue Level I through the Fargo Fire Department Certification system. This is a

single certification.

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CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST

TECH TRENCH RESCUE LEVEL I

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Each candidate has met requirements listed in NFPA 1001, Chapter 4 or those established

by the authority having jurisdiction.

Each candidate has met the additional requirements of CPR and medical training.

Each candidate provides an application/affidavit for testing signed by the candidate and

Chief/Head of the Department verifying that all pre-requisites have been completed.

Each candidate provides a record showing that they are certified through the Fargo Fire

Department system that they are Pro Board Certified as a Technical Rescuer in Job

Performance Requirements/Rope Rescue Level I. This is a single certification.

DEPARTMENT TRAINING RECORDS:

Each participant has a training record for review that shows:

1. A learning experience in each manipulative skill objective.

2. Dates of training.

3. Initials of instructors.

4. Total number of hours trained in each manipulative skill objective.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING/PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS:

Each participant is certified at the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations level.

Complete IS-700: Introduction to ICS.

Complete IS-100: Introduction to ICS.

Complete IS 200; Basic ICS

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS:

Each participant has passed the Fargo Fire Department Pro Board written examination.

Each participant has passed the Fargo Fire Department manipulative skills testing

administered by an approved Certification Tester.

CERTIFICATION:

Certification Coordinator has reviewed records for completeness.

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.1 b

Skill 1: Conduct a Size-Up of a Collapsed Trench

Instructions to Tester- Safety is Paramount!

1. The candidate shall conduct a size-up of a collapsed trench, given an incident and

background information and applicable reference material

2. The candidate will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of testing.

3. Prevent or prohibit any unsafe acts.

4. Remember that you are an evaluator, not an instructor.

Instructions to Candidate

1. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to conduct a size-up of a collapsed trench, given

an incident and background information and applicable reference material so that the listed

performance steps are completed.

2. The skill will end when you state or indicate to the tester that you have completed all the

identified steps.

3. Contact the tester at any time with any questions you may have.

Preparation and Equipment

1. Proper PPE

2. On site information

3. Reference material

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.1 b

Skill 1: Conduct a Size-Up of a Collapsed Trench

PERFORMANCE RATING ON THIS SKILL PASS FAIL

First Attempt ____ ____

Second Attempt ____ ____

Candidate Signature_________________________________

Tester Signature 1st Attempt___________________________

Tester Signature 2nd Attempt___________________________ Date___________________

Skill 1st Att

2nd Att

1. Measures dimensions of trench

2.Catagorizes the soil

3. Identifies type and degree of collapse

4. Determines severe environmental conditions with implications for

secondary collapse and victim survivability

5. Demonstrates interview techniques

6. Implements protocols and resource acquisition agreements

7. Implements public works utility notification, response and location

procedures

8. Performs a risk-benefit analysis for determining self rescue, rescue or

recovery mode

9. Implements a incident management system for span of control

10. Applies governing regulations, laws and standards

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.2 b

Skill 2: Implement a Trench Emergency Action Plan


1. The candidate shall implement a trench emergency action plan, given size-up information

and a trench incident.





1. The candidate shall implement a trench emergency action plan. You will be given size-up

information and a trench incident sot that the listed performance steps are completed.


identified steps.



1. Proper PPE

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.2 b

Skill 2: Implement a Trench Emergency Action Plan






Tester Signature 2nd Attempt___________________________

Date____________

Skill 1st Att

2nd Att

1. Demonstrates the ability to use ad document tactical worksheets

2.Disseminates information

3. Understands mechanics and extent of collapse effects

4. Performs risk-benefit analysis

5. Executes rapid, non-entry rescues

6. Mitigates hazards by isolation, removal or control

7. Chooses strategy and tactics that will enhance successful outcome

8. Uses incident management system and resource staging

9. Applies choice of isolation and/or protective system promptly to

surround victim

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.3 b

Skill 3: Implement Support Operations at Trench Emergency


1. The candidate shall implement support operations at trench emergencies, given an

assignment, equipment and other resources so that a resource cache is managed, scene lighting

is provided for the tasks to be undertaken, environmental concerns are managed, a cut station

is established as needed, supplemental power is supplied for all equipment, atmospheric

monitoring and ventilation are implemented, personnel rehab is established, operations

proceed without interruption, extrication methods are in place and the support operations

facilitate rescue operational objectives.





1. The candidate shall implement support operations at a trench emergency, given an

assignment, equipment and other resources so that the listed performance steps are

completed.


identified steps.



1. Proper PPE

2. Trench tool kit

3. Resource list (Utilities, RR etc.)

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.3 b

Skill 3: Implement Support Operations at Trench Emergency







Date____________

Skill 1st Att

2nd Att

1. Displays ability to track equipment inventory

2.Displays ability to provide power

3. Displays ability to use lighting

4. Displays ability to choose and deploy dewatering techniques

5. Displays ability to acquire or construct structures for shelter and thermal

protection

6. Displays ability to select a rehab area and rotate personnel

7. Displays the ability to operate atmospheric monitoring and ventilation

equipment

8. Displays the ability to perform patient packaging and removal

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.4 b

Skill 4: Support a Nonintersecting Trench


1. The candidate shall support a nonintersecting trench as a member of a team, given size-up

information, an action plan, a trench tool kit and an assignment, so that strategies to minimize

further downward movement of soil are implemented effectively, trench walls, lip and soil pile

are monitored continuously, rescue entry team(s) remain in a safe zone, any slough-in wall

shears are mitigated, emergency procedures and warning systems are established and

understood by participating personnel, incident-specific personal protective equipment is

utilized, physical hazards are identified and managed, victim and rescuer protection is

maximized, victim extrication methods are considered and a rapid intervention team is staged.





1. The candidate shall support a nonintersecting trench as a member of a team, given size up

information, an action plan, a trench tool kit, and an assignment, so that the listed performance

steps are completed.



1. Proper PPE 5. Air shores

2. Trench tool kit

3. Timber shores

4. Strong backs

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.4 b

Skill 4: Support a Nonintersecting Trench







Date____________

Skill 1st Att

2nd Att

1. Demonstrates the ability to interpret tabulated data information and

tables

2.Places shoring and shielding systems

3. Uses protocols

4. Chooses method to stabilize

5. Uses personal protective equipment

6. Anticipates extrication logistics

7. Creates system in the trench

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.5 b

Skill 5: Release a Victim from Soil Entrapment Non-intersecting Trench


1. The candidate shall release a victim from entrapment by components of a non-intersecting

(8’ or less in depth) collapsed trench, given personal protective equipment, a trench rescue tool

kit and specialized equipment, so that hazards to rescue personnel and victims are minimized,

considerations are given to crush syndrome and other injuries, techniques are used to enhance

patient viability, tasks are accomplished within projected time frames and techniques do not

compromise the integrity of the existing shoring system.





1. The candidate shall release a victim from entrapment by components of a non-intersecting

(8’ or less in depth) collapsed trench, given personal protective equipment, a trench rescue tool

kit and specialized equipment so that the listed performance steps are completed




2. Trench tool kit 6. Air bag kit

3. Timber shores 7. Cribbing

4. Strong backs

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.5 b

Skill 5: Release a Victim from Soil Entrapment Non-intersecting Trench







Date____________

Skill 1st Att

2nd Att

1. Demonstrate ability to select, use and care for personal protective

equipment

2.Properly operates rescue tools and stabilization systems

3. Identifies crush syndrome and other injury possibilities

4. Completes risk benefit assessments for selected methods for rescue and

time constraints

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.6 b

Skill 6: Remove a Victim from a Trench


1. The candidate shall remove a victim from a trench, given a disentangled victim, a basic first

aid kit and victim packaging resources so that basic life functions are supported as required, the

victim is evaluated for signs of crush syndrome, methods and packaging devices selected are

compatible with intended routes of transfer, universal precautions are employed to protect

personnel from blood borne pathogens and extraction times meet time constraints for medical

management.





1. The candidate shall remove a victim from a trench, given a disentangled victim, a basic first

aid kit and victim packaging resources so that the listed performance steps are completed.


identified steps.






4. Strong backs

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.6 b

Skill 6: Remove a Victim from a Trench







Date____________

Skill 1st Att

2nd Att

1. Demonstrate the ability to select and use personal protective equipment

2.Provides basic medical care and immobilization techniques

3. Identifies the need for advanced life support and crush syndrome

management

4. Uses a removal system that matches logistical and medical management

time frame concerns

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.7 b

Skill 7: Disassemble Support Systems


1. The candidate shall terminate a trench emergency incident, given personal protective

equipment, victim is already removed, so that all rescue equipment is removed, sheeting and

shoring are removed in the reverse order of their placement, emergency protocols and safe

zones in the trench are adhered to, rescue personnel are removed from the trench, the last

supporting shores are pulled free with ropes, equipment is cleaned and serviced, reports are

completed and post briefing is performed.





1. The candidate shall terminate a trench emergency incident with victims already removed,

given personal protective equipment, so that all rescue equipment is removed from the trench,

sheeting and shoring are removed so that the listed performance steps are completed.


identified steps.






4. Strong backs

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NFPA 1006, 8.1.7 b

Skill 7: Disassemble Support Systems







Date____________

Skill 1st Att

2nd Att

1. Demonstrate the ability to use personal protective equipment

2.Removes equipment and protective systems

3. Uses trench safety protocols

4. Cleans and services equipment

5. Performs an incident debriefing

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Appendix A

Trench Rescue Technician Training Record

Level I

Training Record In House Exam Manipulative Skill Demonstrated

Date Inst Hours Date Inst P/F

1. Conduct a size-up of a collapsed

trench

2. Implement a trench emergency

action plan

3.Implement support operations

at a trench emergency

4.Support a non-intersecting

trench

5. Release a victim from soil

entrapment of a non-intersecting

trench

6. Remove victim from a trench

7. Terminate a trench emergency

incident

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Trench Rescue Tool Kit

4’ x 8’ sheets of plywood, ground pads

2”x 12” x 12’ lumber walk boards

14’ or longer ground ladders

Trench panels / strong backs

2” x 4” x 6” scabs / cleats

Long handle flat shovels

Short D handle shovels

Wheelbarrow

3# short sledge hammer

2” x 4”Wedges / shims

4” x 4” wedges

5 gallon buckets

Electric circular saws

Carpenter aprons

Tape measures, pencils, levels

Speed square

Tubular webbing or utility rope

Portable generator

Claw hammers

Duplex nails

Extension cords with ground faults

Chainsaws

Four gas monitor

Ventilation fan with extension tube

Reciprocating saw with metal or wood blades

Gas shut of wrenches

Patient immobilization devices (Stokes, Sked etc)

4” x 4” x8’ timber shoring

6” x 6” x 12’ timber whalers

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4” x 6” x 12’ timber shoring

Air shores

8# sledge hammers 18 inch wrecking bar

60 inch pinch bar

Tool box with assorted tools

Tarps

Water cooler

Extra gasoline

Rescue dummy

Saw horses

Rescue harnesses

Safety glasses/ ear plugs

Electric submersible pump

Mechanical advantage system

Air bag kit

Gloves

Hard hats

Entrenching tools (hand tools)

6” x 6” timber whalers

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